New Zealand’s Otago flood insured losses hit US$19.4m, top 2015 floods
February 21 2025 by Andrew Mullen-
Australia’s Nautilus Marine Insurance expands commercial insurance solutions to New Zealand
- November 11
Coverage brings business insurance solutions to marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealerships most marine trades.
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AIG New Zealand hires Darrin Madgwick as head of client, broker engagement
- November 6
Auckland-based Madgwick brings more than 30 years of insurance experience across Australia and New Zealand, spanning broking, underwriting, claims, business ownership and executive leadership.
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QBE Insurance promotes Leanne Nel to Pacific CEO
- November 3
She succeeds Jonathan Groves following his appointment as Australia Pacific CEO in September.
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Lockton expands in New Zealand with Wellington office, Marsh and WTW hires
- October 28
Broker appoints Felix Ukaegbu as general manager of the new office and James Earwaker as client director for financial lines.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.